Background
Lang, Richard Arthur was born on June 22, 1937 in Modesto, California, United States. Son of Frank Herbert and Joyce C. (Crowell) Lang.
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Richard Arthur Lang
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Bachelor in Political Science, California State University, Fresno, 1959. Master of Arts in Management Systems, Chapman College, 1973.
Career
Vice principal Roosevelt Junior High School, 1974-1977, La Loma Junior High School, 1977-1979. Assistant principal in charge of student personnel services Downey High School, 1980. Principal Modesto (California) High School, 1980-1990.
Government teacher Downey High School, Modesto, from 1990. Mayor City of Modesto, from 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Elected to City Council, City of Modesto, 1977, 81, 85, 89, vice mayor, 1981, chairman citizen housing and community development committee, 1983-1992, chairman solid waste committee, 1984-1992, chairman downtown renaissance committee, since 1986, chairman economic development, community & intergovernmental relations committee, transportation policy committee, utility services & franchise committee, public projects, budget and Stanislaus County solid waste advisory committees. Member Presidential Mayors Task Force on Urban Affairs, since 1992. Chairman Modesto Bi-Centennial Committee.
Board directors Stanislaus chapter American Red Cross, since 1992, Association Retarded Citizens, Hanot Foundation, United Way, Family Tree. Member National Association Secondary School Principals, Association California School Administrators, Modesto Rotary Club, Moose (lodge # 675), Phi Delta Kappa.
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Connections
Married Judith Karen Haertling, June 29, 1957. Children: Susan Diane, Richard Arthur Junior, Julie Diane.
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Nationality
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Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1959
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1973